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Telcos want permission to use Guwahati Airport for common IBS in Assam.

Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have jointly requested approval from the Chief Airport Officer of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, to deploy a Common In-Building Solution (IBS) for seamless mobile connectivity. The proposal emphasizes that only licensed Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) with valid spectrum rights and Universal Access Service Licenses (UASL) can legally operate such infrastructure. The deployment will comply with the Telecommunication Act, 2023, and Right of Way (RoW) Rules, ensuring uninterrupted telecom coverage at this key Northeast transportation hub.

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Women in Assam, often overlooked, are engaged in a solitary and challenging struggle against severe flooding.

The annual floods in Assam’s Bihagaon Chapori continue to devastate lives, forcing residents into a relentless cycle of displacement and rebuilding. On July 2, 2024, Muklesa Parveen struggled to evacuate her one-room hut as floodwaters surged three feet, collapsing part of her home. With her husband 3,500 kilometers away for work, Parveen relied on neighbors for rescue. Like other villages along the Jia Bharali riverbanks, Bihagaon Chapori faces multiple floods each year, causing widespread crop destruction and migration. As one of India’s most flood-prone states, Assam’s chapori and char regions remain highly vulnerable to erosion and extreme weather, leaving residents with few local economic opportunities.

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Four individuals apprehended for suspected cattle theft in Masegaon, Assam.

Villagers in Assam’s Masegaon Apprehend Alleged Cattle Thieves
Residents of Masegaon village in Assam caught and punished four alleged cattle thieves before handing them over to Margherita police on Sunday morning. The suspects—Bitu Gogoi, Ranjit Phukan, Bipul Barua, and Atul Dihingya—are from Margherita and Digboi. Police confirmed the recovery of stolen cattle and a four-wheeler. The incident reflects growing concerns over cattle theft in Margherita Subdivision, with Digboi being one of the worst-affected areas.

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The BCP meeting in Dibrugarh advocates for the revitalization of the Assam tea industry.

Paban Singh Ghatowar Calls for Revival of Assam Tea Industry
During the Bharatiya Cha Parishad’s annual conference in Dibrugarh, ACMS President Paban Singh Ghatowar urged a collective effort to revitalize Assam’s tea industry. Emphasizing quality, sustainability, and technological advancements, industry leaders, including former Tea Board Chairman Prabhat Bezbaruah and industrialist Manoj Jalan, highlighted strategies for global competitiveness. The event also marked a leadership transition, with Sarvesh Saharia succeeding Nalin Khemani as BCP Chairman. As the BCP celebrates its 80th anniversary, stakeholders emphasized modernization to secure the sector’s future.

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Due to monsoon fears, Kaziranga will stop jeep safaris on May 19 in Assam.

Kaziranga National Park Suspends Jeep Safaris Amid Monsoon Concerns
Starting May 19, Assam’s Kaziranga National Park will halt jeep safaris indefinitely due to adverse weather and poor road conditions. The order, issued by the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, was confirmed by the Chief Minister’s office. Kaziranga, renowned for its one-horned rhinoceros, is the largest national park and tiger reserve in Northeast India, spanning Golaghat and Nagaon districts along the Brahmaputra River.

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Amulya Baruah, the famous graphic designer from Assam, dies in London.

Amulya Baruah, Renowned Assamese Graphic Designer, Passes Away at 75
Amulya Baruah, the internationally acclaimed Assamese graphic designer, passed away at 75 following a stroke in London. Born in Digboi, Assam, Baruah’s journey from Cotton College to the Sir JJ School of Art shaped his artistic legacy. He designed Assam’s iconic one-horned rhinoceros logo before moving to England, where he founded Plus One Design, a leading graphic design firm in London. He is survived by his wife, Lily, a member of the Thai royal family, and their son, Jasper.

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Four people are arrested after GRPS seizes 65.5 kg of cannabis at the Guwahati Railway Station.

The Government Railway Police (GRPS) intercepted a large consignment of suspected cannabis at Guwahati railway station on Wednesday, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking. Acting on credible intelligence, law enforcement seized 65.5 kg of contraband from Train No. 12423 New Delhi Rajdhani Express during an intensive search on platform 1. Four individuals, identified as Nongthombam Landson Singh, Raireikhan Tungshang, James Kamei, and Pukhrambam Kanta Singh, were arrested for allegedly transporting the drugs from Dimapur Railway Station to New Delhi. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings and are conducting further investigations to uncover the broader trafficking network.

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A significant concern arises from an uncontrolled gas leak at OIL’s Nagajan well.

An uncontrolled crude oil and natural gas leak at the Nagajan oilfield in Duliajan, Assam, has raised concerns among residents following a powerful burst at Well No. 309. This incident, mirroring a similar leakage in March 2025, underscores vulnerabilities in oilfield management. Emergency teams, including Oil India Limited (OIL) and fire crews, are working to contain the situation. The recurrence of such leaks highlights the urgent need for stringent maintenance measures to prevent potential disasters akin to the Baghjan Oil Field Tragedy of 2020.

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ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

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Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.

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Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

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“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

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42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

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Four people were detained for damaging Christmas decorations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari in Assam.

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Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

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Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

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Assam CM: 18 foreigners who tried to enter illegally were returned

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In an interstate operation, Tripura police find 24 missing young people from Siang, Arunachal.

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES KOLKATA

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM